As some of you may know...I lost my sweet Doberman Hannah a little over a year ago.

After giving it lots of thought. I've decided to rescue another dog.


A retired greyhound

I was wondering if any of you can give me a little advice on owning one.

I don´t know much about dogs but....I guess being a regular jogger helps.

They are total couch potatoes. Laziest dog you will find.

Greyhounds are awesome dogs, but can be very timid. Reason being, Greyhounds usually know nothing of life outside of a racetrack. So that means they often have to learn even simple things like going up and down stairs. If threatened, the often freeze or cower. Simply because they've never experienced these things before. These are things that change as they come out of their shell and learn to live life as your companion, of course. Anyone I've known with Greyhounds have loved them and their demeanor. You just have to teach them and make them feel secure at first.

Also make sure always on leash, as Greyhounds are trained to run after a lure! A squirrel or something comes across their path and there they go!

I did a lot of research because we were gonna adopt Greyhounds. The only reason we didn't was because Lola (our basset) is Queen Bitch here and we didn't want her terrorizing them. We really needed a dog that could stand his own and put up with her bossy bullshit.

I had the names picked out and all. Given their background we were naming them Isis and Cairo.

If this is gonna be your only dog, or if your other pets are not too bossy, I'm sure a Greyhound will be a great companion.

An online artist friend of mine has Greyhounds if you want any more info I could put you in touch.

LOL! Scroto! yeah...I heard they are quite the couch potatos. Im searching for a comfy bed and blankets now.




Thanks John! I just love you to bits

This will be my only dog. I have the patience for their behavior. I've been doing research for the past few days and Im really interested.

ThreadCula said:

Sounds like some Greyhound's gonna be one lucky dog!
I love you to bits too.

My friend had one until she died at age 14. Sweetest dog ever and totally a big baby that was super lazy. She wasn't timid at all, just calm and reserved.

johnart said:

Oh yeah, and coats! They're one of those few dogs that actually need a coat when they go in the cold.

JustErin said:

I didn't mean to imply they're socially timid. They are definitely friendly fun dogs. I meant if another dog acts aggressively toward them, when first adopted, they can be. Ever since Ron and I moved into our first home we've had a houseful of crazy dogs (at most 4, never less than 2), so it's something we always have to look into and test out when rescuing a new guy/gal.

I probably should've been clearer about that.
[Edited 12/22/09 9:52am]

JustErin said:

Awwww! Sounds like a good match Im pretty calm and reserved.

johnart said:

Yes! I read that I found the cutest pink snood

ThreadCula said:

So silly, but so cute...and so necessary.

And ThreadCula, I'm thinking of maybe rescuing a Doberman for my parents (who have an elderly German Short Haired Pointer). This poor little fella.




There is also this little girl needing a home.



Any advice? We've never had one, but we've had a couple of Weimaraners and a GSP - both crazy ass breeds.

a former supervisor of mine has had several greyhound rescues over the years and all of them were really great dogs...very loving and seemingly appreciative of a good home. As stated before, they all seemed to have a lazy streak in them and all of his have proven themselves to be wanna-be lap dogs...

JustErin said:

Awwwww! SO CUTE! Dobermans are great dogs! Taking care of her was pretty easy for me. They are very protective. They like to sit very close to you. And she liked my clothing. When I cam home I would always find one of my shirts or my underwear on her bed.
They do a quick walk through at night to make sure everything is ok.
My moods and actions affected her mood. If I was sad,so was she. She hated when my ex and I argued. She would cry and howl.
Walks are a must.
She loved Nyla bones

ThreadCula said:

I think I'm gonna get a greyhound just so I can dress them in that and get a matching one for myself.

OMG! Soooo cute. Now I want one. I just wish I was home more.

ThreadCula said:

My friendowbs several rescued greyhounds and the only advice she has is that they need alot of exercise (not a ridiculous amount though).

They really are treated like shit during thier racing life and, when they don't win a few, it's often a one way trip to the vets.

purpledoveuk said:

Thats sad. Thats why I want to rescue one. Give one a loving home. She can lounge all she wants

There's an indoor pet gymnasium near me. I'd take it there and let it run around.

I used to have a minature afghan-greyhound dog. It was the smartest dog I ever had. She literally knew English!

ThreadCula said:

awww...you're a sweetheart! seems that your new doggy will have a great home with you!

kimrachell said:

Thank you. I cant wait

My neighbor owns one and it seems to be a great dog.

http://www.savethegreyhounddogs.org/

http://adopt-a-greyhound.adoptapet.com/

http://www.greysave.org/

Whether you adopt a greyhound or go to the humane society, I hope you will find a wonderful pet.

ThreadCula said:

ThreadCula said:

I'm not even joking--All you need is Morgan Fairchild and you've got an Old Navy commercial.

luv4u said:

Thank you!!


LOL!! @ Dan